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Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, Lauds National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) Board and Management on Transforming Gaming Sector; Challenges New Board to Sustain Growth

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Hon. Matia Kasaija, Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, today officiated the handover ceremony of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), commending the outgoing Board for…

dfcu Bank Appoints Marsha Nyonyonzi Walusimbi as Chief of People and Culture Transformation.

Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsSponsored ContentJuly 28, 2025July 28, 2025

In a move that signals its continued commitment to people-centered growth, dfcu Bank has announced the appointment of Marsha Nyonyonzi Walusimbi as its new Chief of People and Culture Transformation….

Faster, Smarter, Fairer: How Goldstar Insurance’s Claims App Is Set To Revolutionise the Claims Process in Uganda

Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsSponsored ContentJuly 28, 2025July 28, 2025

In an era where digital convenience is redefining customer expectations across all sectors, Goldstar Insurance has stepped boldly into the future with the launch of its new Goldstar Claims App—a…

How HFB’s Water Supply and Sanitation Solution Is Transforming Lives Through Access to Improved Sanitation in Mukono

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 26, 2025July 26, 2025

In Uganda’s rapidly growing communities such as Mukono, access to safe and reliable sanitation remains one of the most pressing challenges. Yet for residents like Patrick Odutu and Odongo Pius,…

Banking on belief: Why SMEs need more than bank credit to thrive

Paul MurungiCompany NewsJuly 26, 2025July 26, 2025

By Laura Bahemuka In Uganda’s economic landscape, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the engine that drives productivity, jobs, and innovation. But ask any Ugandan SME entrepreneur, and they’ll…

Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla Visits Uganda as Part of East Africa Roadshow

Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsJuly 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla visited Uganda this week as part of his first strategic East Africa roadshow since taking up the role of Group CEO last month, aimed at…

Airtel, UCC and BOU Tip Ugandans on How to Avoid Scams

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Telecom giant Airtel Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and the Bank of Uganda (BoU), has issued vital safety tips to help Ugandans guard against the rising…

The Future of Customer Loyalty in Africa: How AI is Reshaping Engagement and Personalization

Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsJuly 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Customer loyalty is entering a new era. Globally, and increasingly in Africa, and loyalty is shifting from static, point-based models to dynamic, personalized experiences driven by artificial intelligence (AI). As…

BNI Uganda Marks 10 Years of Transforming Business Through Networking

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 21, 2025July 21, 2025

This year marks a significant milestone for Business Network International (BNI) in Uganda; a decade of fostering trust-based business relationships, empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and redefining the power…

Q&A: dfcu’s SME Mobi Loan Offers Instant, Digital Credit for Uganda’s Entrepreneurs.

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025

In June 2025, dfcu Bank launched the dfcu SME Mobi Loan, a fully digital, short-term lending solution designed to offer fast, unsecured financing to Uganda’s small and medium-sized businesses. With…